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BUILDING A NEW HOME VS BUYING AN EXISTING HOME
My nephew and his wife contacted me recently to ask my opinion on whether or not it was better to purchase an existing house or build. It was a great question and got me thinking about the best way to answer it. I asked them whether they had ever looked at houses, and if so, which one was more appealing to make an offer. They had seen a lot of houses, but none seemed to be in their price range. Although they liked one house they saw, they realized it had an 11-year-old roof and would require a new roof soon. They wanted to know how much a new roof would cost. I didn't know the exact size, pitch, or other details so I made a guess at $12,000 to $15,000 depending upon a few things that I would need to know. They hit the nail on its head with [...]
BEFORE PRICING A NEW HOME WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
You need to verify certain details before you buy a computer. What type of computer do I need? What size and price is the monitor? How about speakers? It was very useful to get a quote on not only the price of the computer, but also the options. This gave me confidence that I would know the total cost before I bought. You will get the base price for a home when you request a price from the website. However, we can't give pricing until we know which options you are interested in. A free estimate is required to determine the cost of building a house. You will need to have it in writing to be able to refer to later. This estimate will include the base cost of your chosen home design as well as any optional items you choose to add. The cost of site development will depend [...]
7 EXPONENTIAL BENEFITS TO BUYING A NEWLY BUILT HOME
In 2016, more than 36.6% of American households rented out their homes. However, times are changing. People are seeking to move out of the rental sector and become homeowners. Rent is expensive, and you will never own your home. When you are looking for a house to buy, there are two options: pre-existing or newly built. Although pre-existing homes can be great, they don't have many of the same advantages as newly built homes. These are some of the top benefits that you can look forward to when you purchase a new home instead of moving into an older house. 1. MINIMUM MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Contractors construct new homes using entirely new materials. They are in excellent condition before and after the installation. This will make your house look better and reduce your home maintenance costs. It's like this: Older homes have older fixtures and building materials. As fixtures age, there [...]
WHY NEW HOME IS COST VARIES WHEN COMPARING THE SQUARE FOOTAGE
It's exciting to build a home. You will finally be able live in the house of your dreams, with all the features and comforts you desire. Now you're ready to start getting bids. That's when you run into an unexpected, seemingly-unexplainable puzzle: The cost-per-square-foot conundrum. This is why it's so mysterious. It's simply the fact that it doesn't make sense to compare the cost of building two new homes based on square footage. A 1800-square-foot house might cost $100 per square foot. However, a house of the same size could cost between 10-20% more or less per square foot. Although they look identical, why is their final cost so different? It is possible to break down the answer into three parts. The first is the question of square footage. The second concern is that of materials. The last consideration is buyer personality and needs. SQUARE FOOTAGE - NOT ALL SQUARE [...]
SEARCHING FOR THE GREAT RATE: HOW DO YOU FIND THE BEST MORTGAGE RATES?
There are many factors that go into mortgages. This is especially true for first-time homebuyers. The wrong choice can lead to thousands of dollars in interest payments and negatively affect your financial future. There are many factors to take into consideration when looking for the best mortgage rate. This article will explain how to find the best mortgage rate. You can feel confident that you have made the right choice. TIPS TO FIND THE BEST MORTGAGES RATE Are you unfamiliar with the different types of home loans or what to look for in a mortgage interest rate? These are the top tips and best practices to help you choose the right one and build your dream home. CONSIDER MORTAGE TYPES There are two types of mortgages that you need to be aware of: adjustable and fixed rate. Fixed-rate mortgages lock in a fixed interest rate for the life of the [...]
